Experience Guide | Tourism Medicine Hat

Beat the Heat July 1, 2025 Beat the Heat is Canada’s Largest Amateur Skate Competition, hosted by Medicine Hat Skate board Association (MHSA) since 2007. The thrilling categories have skateboarders from across Canada showcase their skills and speed at the Canada Skateboard sanctioned event. “We’ve heard it’s the skateboarder's favourite competi tion to go to every year, because there are tons of people cheering for them. The atmosphere is unreal,” says Davie James, who's been part of MHSA for over a decade, and currently sits on the society for the non-profit. “We get some of the best skateboarders in the country coming to Medicine Hat on July 1 to do what they love to do. To see our team from Medicine Hat making an impact on the national skateboard stage is huge,” says Terence Kowal chuk, who joined alongside the MHSA leadership in 2005. medhatskate.ca

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Heritage Gather July 4-6, 2025 The Heritage Gather showcases Indigenous cul ture and Western heritage through Open Rodeo, Indian Relay Racing, Ranch Scramble, Powwow Demon strations, Buffalo Riding Cowboy, cultural craft work shops, artisan market, live music, and so much more. With exceptional contestants and spectators, the inclusive family-focused event provides an experi ence that inspires people to honour and celebrate Indigenous, Albertan, and Canadian heritage. “To me, the blending of Western and Indigenous cultures reflects who we have been for hundreds of years. Host ing events like this introduces people to new traditions and sports, creating an opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate,” says Catherine Schnell, member and volunteer of the Dunmore Equestrian Society. dunmoreequestrian.com

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